IL · jury_instructions
Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Civil) 255.19
HUMAN RIGHTS ACT - DAMAGES - DEFINITION OF BACK PAY
When I use the term “ Back Pay ” I mean the value of any [wages] [earnings] [profits]
[benefits] plaintiff would have received from the defendant in the past if plaintiff had not been
[adverse employment action; e.g., terminated or constructively discharged] by the defendant
[minus the earnings and benefits that plaintiff received from other employment during that time]
[that plaintiff would not otherwise have received].
Instruction and Notes on Use approved December 2022.
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- illinoiscourts.gov
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- 2026-08-20
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- 2026-08-19
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